This primarily Trinidadian concept refers to an extreme degree of post-relationship
depression. This is known the second stage of tabanca, and when noted should be reported to a psychologist. This can involve:
1) loss of weight
2) Constant lack of sleep
3) Sudden changes in style of dress
4) Excessive
alcohol consumption
5) New found love for 'chutney' (East
Indian soca-esque music)
1) 'Boy Ryan and he gyul done, and all of a sudden the man
drowning in
rum, like Rikki Jai and not leaving his
house. Ah tink it is terangi-bangi!'